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R20 DAX

1997 Ac Cobra

Blue Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,158 mi
Last recorded16,158 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Ac Cobra8,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 DAX
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 16,158 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 16,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 16,102 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 16,060 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 15,955 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 15,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,703 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 15,023 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 15,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 14,514 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 14,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play detected in inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2016 14,219 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Age of engine unknown so emissions test could not be performed.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,430 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 12,680 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 12,563 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 10,630 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s steering rack arm has/showing slight play.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,630 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 10,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 8,877 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 8,517 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 880 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
880
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 117
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Stop lamp not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
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R20 DAX is a 1997 Ac Cobra in Blue with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 8,425 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ac Cobra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R20 DAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ac Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 29 years old, this Ac Cobra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R20 DAX registered?

R20 DAX is a 1997 Ac Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R20 DAX safe to buy?

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